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Posted Nov. 1, 2012 at 3:15 AM

Posted Nov. 1, 2012 at 3:15 AM

Opera House holding auditions

ROCHESTER — Rochester Opera House Productions will hold auditions for both “To Kill A Mockingbird” and “Glengarry Glen Ross” on Saturday, Nov. 10, from 1-4 p.m. and on Sunday, Nov. 11, from 1-4 p.m. at the Governor’s Inn, 78 Wakefield St. in Rochester. The call back date is Tuesday, Nov. 13, at 6:30 p.m. at the Rochester Opera House, 31 Wakefield St. Performance dates are Feb. 28-March 9, 2013 (To Kill A Mockingbird) and April 25-May 4, 2013 (Glengarry Glen Ross).

For questions about the auditions, contact Jonathan Hoar at: tiggtoo@aol.com.

Genealogy workshop in Barrington

BARRINGTON — The Barrington Genealogy Club is hosting a workshop presented by members of the Mary Torr Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR). They will meet at the Barrington Public Library on Wednesday, Nov. 7 at 6 p.m. Have you wondered what information is needed to become a member of the NSDAR? The genealogy workshop will concentrate on the present – through the American Revolution with time allowed for questions. Space is limited – Registration is required. Call 664-9715 or email genealogyclub@gmail.com for more information or to register.

Retired educators to meet

ROCHESTER — The Retired Educators of Strafford County which includes teachers, administrators, guidance counselors, nurses, and paraprofessionals will have their last fall meeting on Thursday, Nov. 8 at the Elks, located at 41 Columbus Ave. Registration begins at 10 a.m.

Spaulding High School music students under the direction of Joanne Houston will provide the entertainment. There will be a business meeting with legislative updates before the buffet at noon. For reservations or more information, contact one of the following members by Thursday, Nov. 1: Mary Lane at 743-6940 or Priscilla Bowlen at 332-4689 or at acreboy@metrocast.net.

Library presenting the Avengers

ROCHESTER — The Rochester Public Library presents “The Avengers” on Wednesday, Nov. 7 at 6 p.m. Join them for this very fun and action-packed comic book blockbuster. When an unexpected enemy emerges that threatens global safety and security, Nick Fury, director of the international peacekeeping agency known as S.H.I.E.L.D., finds himself in need of a team to pull the world back from the brink of disaster. That team includes superheroes Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, Black Widow, Hawkeye and the Hulk.

This event is free. The Rochester Public Library is located at 65 South Main St. and no registration is necessary. For more information call (603) 335-7550 or visit www.rpl.lib.nh.us.

Free student ice skating

ROCHESTER — Rochester Arena is hosting free ice skating for students and their families. Everyone skates free. Rentals are a discounted rate of $3.

High schoolers and their families skate free Friday, Dec. 14, from 8-9:50 p.m.

Walkers will be available for the beginners. Warm room and bleacher heaters will be available to stay warm and the snack bar will be open.

Rochester Arena is located at 63 Lowell Street. Visit www.rochesterrec.com.

Toybank dance slated

ROCHESTER — Rochester Firefighters will hold a Toybank Benefit Dance on Friday, Nov. 9. Doors open at 7 p.m. and there will be music from 8 p.m.-12 a.m., featuring radio personality Mike Pomp and Music on Wheels.

The event takes place at the American Legion on Eastern Avenue. The night includes a raffle and auction items. Wear red to show your support of our veterans. For tickets call Cindi Potts at (603) 335-7545.

Lebanon Historical to meet

LEBANON, Maine — The Lebanon Historical Society will meet Monday, Nov. 5, 7 p.m. at the Martha Sawyer Library, Upper Guinea Road. The discussion for the evening will be a review of the many chapters and books on the history of Lebanon that the Society has printed and sold. They will review what should be reprinted and offered for sale. Input on this will be appreciated by all. The December meeting will be Saturday, Dec. 9 at 1 p.m. at the home of Nancy Wyman on Shapleigh Road. It will be a pot luck with a $5 gift to exchange. The meeting is set for the afternoon so some of the older members will find it easier to attend. Any questions, call Nancy at (207) 658 4259.

Boys are born bad

LEE — On Wednesday, Nov. 7 at 7 p.m., the N.H. Humanities Council, hosted by the Lee Library and the Lee Historical Society will present “Lively Boys, Lively Boys. The Origin of Bad Boy Books,” at the Lee Public Safety Complex.

The program will be presented by J. Dennis Robinson.

“Bad boy” genre in American literature dates back to two Portsmouth, N.H. authors, B.P. Shillaber and Thomas Adrich, who both wrote in the mid-18th century. The theory goes that boys are born to be bad; they must fight and fail their way to manhood. Parents who overprotect and direct their sons endanger their futures.

This program is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served following the meeting.